Greater New Orleans

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) tries to plunge into the end zone during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on Monday, December 2, 2013.
(Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas' two-year contract extension will save the team about $1.4 million in salary cap space for 2014, according to a source.

Thomas' 2014 cap number is down to $1.57 million. His cap figure was set to be $2.9 million before the extension.

Thomas' base salary for 2014 is now $855,000 after originally being set for $2.5 million before the extension. His 2014 salary is fully guaranteed and with a $1.245 million signing bonus.

Thomas' base salaries are $2.1 million for 2015 and $2.2 million for 2016. There's no guaranteed money for Thomas in 2015 and 2016. Thomas has a $50,000 workout bonus in 2015 and 2016 and a $100,000 roster bonus in 2016.